The Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 beta server went live today, unleashing a torrent of leaks that paint a vibrant picture of the upcoming Elation-focused update set in the cyberpunk-inspired world of Planarcadia. Leakers like @dimbreath, @Razor_Language, and @nedgob have shared detailed kits, light cones, buffs, and revolutionary combat mechanics, signaling a major power shift toward the Path of Elation.
Note: All information is from unofficial beta leaks and subject to change. Spoiler warning!
New 5-Star Characters: Yao Guang and Sparxie Lead the Charge
Yao Guang (5★ Physical : Elation – Support)
Yao Guang emerges as a premier Elation enabler, revolving around "Punchline" stacks (gained via her kit) and a unique "Elation" stat that boosts team damage.
Key Kit Highlights:
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic ATK: Whistlebolt Sings Joy | Deals Physical DMG to one enemy (45% ATK) + splash to adjacent (15% ATK). Boosts Basic ATK Energy Regen. |
| Skill: Decalight Unveils All | Deploys 3-turn zone: +Elation to allies (6% of Yao Guang's). Gain 3 Punchline after Basic/Skill. |
| Ultimate: Hexagram of Feathered Fortune | Gain 5 Punchline. Triggers "Aha Instant" (extra turn consuming fixed 20 Punchline, no actual consume). All allies +10% All-Type RES PEN (3 turns). |
| Talent: Behold Wherever Light Unfolds | After ally attack, triggers "Great Boon" (1-3x): Elation DMG to random enemy (12%). Uses Yao Guang's Elation if ally's is lower. |
| Technique: Untethered Glimmer Sails Far | Auto-triggers Skill 1 next battle (no SP cost). Breaks grant "Red Envelope" (SP?). |
Traces & Passives:
- Amaze-in-Grace: SPD ≥120 → +30% Elation +1% per excess SPD (max 200).
- Poised and Sated: Elation Skill +60% CRIT DMG; recover 1 team SP.
- Eidolons enhance Punchline consumption in Ult, ally SPD/Elation, and team DEF ignore.
Her signature light cone artwork features her alongside a brown-haired "Sparkle" variant during a livestream.
Sparxie (5★ Fire : Elation – Hypercarry/DPS)
A high-risk, high-reward follow-up attacker themed around livestreams, "Engagement Farming," and "Punchline/Thrill" mechanics. She transforms Basic ATKs into multi-hit barrages.
Key Kit Highlights:
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic ATK: Cat Got Your Flamethongueue? | Fire DMG to single (50% ATK). |
| Skill: Boom! Sparxie is Poppin' | Transforms Basic into "Engagement Farming" (up to 20 triggers): +DMG multipliers, random Punchline/SP/Banger. |
| Ultimate: Party's Wildin' and Camera's Rollin' | AoE Fire Elation DMG; gain 2 Punchline. |
| Talent: Slight of Sparx Hand | "Certified Banger": Enhanced attacks deal extra Fire Elation DMG. Ult bonus hits. |
| Technique: Content Monetization | Inflicts "Block" (10s, can't target allies); enter battle: 50% ATK Fire on blocked +2 SP recover. |
Traces & Passives:
- Sweet Punchline Singing: Excess ATK/100 → +Elation (max 80%).
- Dazzling Persona Kaleidoscope: 1/2+ Elation allies → Ult +1/2 Punchline.
- Frenzy Palette: Per Punchline → Ally CRIT DMG +4% (max 40%).
- Eidolons boost RES PEN, extra turns, and CRIT DMG.
Her light cone depicts a chaotic livestream setup with hearts and effects.
Buffs to Existing Characters
- Sparkle: Ultimate restores more Skill Points and temporarily stores overflow.
- 4.0 Sparkle Buffs TLDR - Ult Recovers 6 SP, overflow SP will be saved - Every SP Used by the team will apply 3% vuln to all enemies, up to 12% - When allies with her cdmg buff use SP, Sparkle gains 1 energy - After an ally uses 3 SP in one turn, Sparkle's next skill will not consume SP - Always gives 45% ATK. Allies with her cdmg buff get 10% Pen. Eidolons E1 gives Sparkle 15% SPD for 2 turns at start of battle or after using her skill.
- Black Swan: Arcana stacks exceed limits; reset retains 50%.
- Epiphany from ult now increases dmg taken by 25% instead of only during enemy turn - Epiphany let's Arcana to not be halved after detonated - Arcana stack can get above 50 but past that will not be saved - All Arcana damage IGNORES 20% def
Revolutionary Mechanics: HP Count & Dual Battlefield
- HP Count: Enemies don't drain actual HP—instead, "HP Count" depletes on hits. Hits 0 → knockdown. Heals/shields ineffective. This counters HP-loss teams like Firefly/Castorice.
- Dual Battlefield: Splits allies/enemies into two fields; no cross-attacks possible.
Banners, Light Cones, and QoL
- Expected Banners: Phase 1: Yao Guang + Black Swan rerun. Phase 2: Sparxie + Sparkle.
- New Free 4★ Elation LCs: Feature Express crew, Sunday being "bullied" by Sparxie, Fu Xuan/Yao Guang lore nods.
- QoL: Preview relic substats pre-leveling; team/assignment menu tweaks.
Planarcadia and Events
New maps: Two-Dimensional City, Graffiti College, Hatogawa Ward, World's End Tavern, Secret Garden. Expect Ruan Mei skin, CNY event, Pom-Pom AI, Currency Wars update, and dice mode.
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